Apply for the Chemical Plant Operator Learnership 2026 at Sasol in Secunda. Gain 36 months of technical training and workplace experience. Closing 6 March 2026. Apply now!

Launch your technical career with the Chemical Plant Operator Learnership Programme at Sasol in Secunda, South Africa.

Posting Date: 25 February 2026
Closing Date: 06 March 2026
Location: Natref Operations, Sasolburg / Secunda, South Africa
Contract Duration: 36 Months Fixed-Term Learnership

About Sasol

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with over 75 years of industry experience. The organisation focuses on safely and sustainably manufacturing and marketing chemical and energy products worldwide while investing in employee development and diversity.

Sasol promotes a people-centered culture and provides structured learning opportunities to help young professionals build long-term technical careers.

About the Chemical Plant Operator Learnership Programme

The Chemical Plant Operator Learnership is a structured training programme combining:

• Workplace-based practical training
• Institutional or classroom-based learning
• Competency assessments and technical skills development

Successful candidates will gain hands-on exposure to chemical plant operations within the Natref production environment.

Learnership Responsibilities

Participants will be required to:

• Participate fully in the learnership training programme
• Complete all required assessments successfully
• Attend workplace readiness training activities
• Apply technical knowledge in real operational environments
• Follow safety, health, and environmental compliance standards

The programme is designed to build operational competency in industrial chemical processing environments.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have completed a National Senior Certificate (Matric) or equivalent qualification with passes in:

• Technical Mathematics or Mathematics
• English or Business English
• Technical / Physical Science

Skills and Competencies

Ideal candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong technical aptitude
• Willingness to learn and develop practical skills
• Ability to work in high-pressure industrial environments
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to safety standards
• Teamwork and communication skills

Employment Equity Commitment

Sasol is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups and persons with disabilities in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to support candidates with disabilities in performing essential job functions.

Important Information

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• If you do not receive feedback within 60 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful

Start Your Technical Career Today

If you are passionate about chemical plant operations and want to build a career in the energy and chemical industry, apply for the Sasol Chemical Plant Operator Learnership 2026 before 06 March 2026.

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